Chapter 2360 - 2363: The Stunning Actress Throws Herself Into His Arms (Fifth Update)

Gong Ziyi's plea brought a hint of solace to his grandfather's eyes. Shen Qiang glanced sideways at him for a long time before suddenly smiling. "A guy willing to bow his head for his family can't be all that bad. Alright, I will give face to you, Gong Ziyi."

Saying this, Shen Qiang gestured, and several Great Demons from Heshenghe immediately brought Gong Ziyi's four bodyguards, along with other severely injured practitioners, to Shen Qiang's side.

Shen Qiang looked at their condition, then sighed and said, "Gong Ziyi, I'm actually not a soft-hearted person. Deep down, I'd prefer for all of you to die, because that would eliminate the threat once and for all."

"However, I know this world is vast, with people eyeing us aggressively. So remember your words: when Huaxia needs the power of practitioners, as long as you're willing to stand out, I won't feel as if I've let things go today in vain."

Having said this.

Amid the stunned gazes of the crowd, Shen Qiang activated his Dao Fruit.

With the powerful capabilities in the operating room, Gong Ziyi's four bodyguards and the numerous practitioners from the Abyss quickly began to recover.

Watching this scene.

After a long silence, the Sect Leaders in the discussion group resumed their debate. This time, however, there was no more ridicule or sarcasm. Between the lines, a hint of respect emerged in the words of the various Sect Leaders.

"Sigh... Shen Qiang has the capability to kill Gong Ziyi and all these people he brought, even with Gong Ziyi's grandfather there. Even with the Dragon Group's War God and those strong ones present, they could only look on. Yet, Shen Qiang chose not to annihilate them completely. Such magnanimity is not something an ordinary person could possess."

"It's not hard to ruthlessly kill an enemy. As long as there's hatred in one's heart, it's easy. The real challenge lies in having enough power to spare someone. Shen Qiang chose not to kill Gong Ziyi, which is not his true intention—I can sense that. Shen Qiang would prefer to kill him directly. But he has concerns and may not truly like or love Song Weiyin. Still, he is at least unwilling to break his oath in front of her."

"Actually, it's already enough. The first son of the cultivation world has already conceded. Not only does he agree to abide by Shen Qiang's rules, but he even begs Shen Qiang. For Gong Ziyi, this seems even harder."

With a sigh, the new Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect said in the discussion group, "In the Jianghu, one has no control over oneself."

Yet at this moment, a statement from the Emei Sword Sect instantly dispersed the atmosphere of sympathy in the discussion group.

"What's wrong with you all? Don't you understand? Shen Qiang's methods are already powerful enough to make the cultivation world explode. The first son of the Huaxia cultivation world, Gong Ziyi, has to abide by the rules Shen Qiang set. Who among you dares to defy?"

For a full half minute, the discussion group fell into an eerie silence, then messages exploded.

"Tears streaming down my face, watching Shen Qiang defeat Gong Ziyi, I've already ordered my Sect's disciples to give Heshenghe leeway in all matters. Even if it's a contest, we must concede the first three moves."

"If even the first son, Gong Ziyi, has knelt, how can small Sects like ours not submit to Heshenghe? Of course, we abide. We would never blindly wage war against Heshenghe; otherwise, without him lifting a finger, any one of those Great Demons could wipe us out."

"Yes, even after changing my pants, in fact, not killing Gong Ziyi has shown more deterrence. If he had really done it, any practitioner with a grievance against Heshenghe would be so terrified, creating unrest, potentially leading to multiple Sects banding together to attack Heshenghe. As it stands now, those thoughts are gone, as Heshenghe has shown great tolerance."

The new Sect Leader of Kunlun Sword Sect sighed and spoke up, "What you're saying makes sense, but you still miss the point. I respect Shen Qiang not because of his tolerance or strength but because he is someone who truly accomplishes great things."

"Right now, the practitioners in the cultivation world are all scrambling for their interests. As for how Huaxia fares, they arm themselves with an 'it's none of my business' attitude. Even those proclaiming patriotism every day have not genuinely done anything for the country."

"In contrast, Shen Qiang, someone we've labeled as scum, refines pills, creates medicine, saves lives, and for Huaxia, he left Gong Ziyi alive. That Gong Ziyi certainly isn't a good person or hero, but his Dao Fruit of funeral rites, if used to protect Huaxia, would undoubtedly be the nightmare of any enemy."

"So there's no need to think anymore. I am now very sure: the greedy and licentious Shen Qiang is indeed the true hero. He is the one who walks in the dark yet has a heart full of light, so from now on, do not slander Shen Qiang in front of me again. No one is a perfect Saint. Shen Qiang may have flaws, but he is a hero, albeit not a sacred one."

The words of the Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader were lengthy.

But as he spoke, no one interrupted.

Not only that.

As the words of the Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader concluded, the Sect Leaders in the discussion group instantly erupted.

"That's logical! Who doesn't have selfish motives? Considering Shen Qiang's actions, he really is greedy and lustful, but his medicine has saved countless lives. He joined the Dragon Group, and now, he has put a protective shackle of safeguarding Huaxia around Gong Ziyi, who wields powerful influence and a mighty Dao Fruit. These are acts only a true hero would commit."

"I suddenly understand that Shen Qiang sparing Gong Ziyi and healing his men may not entirely be for Song Weiyin; it was for Huaxia!"

"When one is poor, they mind their own affairs; when affluent, they take care of the world—this is what a true man, a true hero, does!"

In the discussion group, the Sect Leaders from various practitioners' Sects brightened their gazes, because even though they possessed powers beyond ordinary people, they remained Huaxia people, transcending ordinary life while being rooted among ordinary people. When they suddenly realized Shen Qiang's careful intentions.

As they looked at Shen Qiang on the screen again, they suddenly felt that Shen Qiang appeared not just handsome and kind but also garnered a few more respects.

"Alright, I curse him every day, saying I've never met such a shameless person in my life, because I am deeply envious of him."

"Haha, me too. If he hadn't taken away all the beauties I've had my eyes on, I wouldn't have bothered to call him despicable and shameless."

"Uh... Despite the myriad bigwigs in the cultivation world, to speak honestly, from this perspective, Shen Qiang is truly the one most worthy of respect."

As everyone discussed, they kept their eyes on the screen, watching Shen Qiang heal those practitioners, watching Gong Ziyi, with tears, lead numerous practitioners away, until they openly witnessed the graceful, peerless beauty, the once-in-a-millennium beauty Song Weiyin, weeping as she rushed into Shen Qiang's arms.

The Sect Leaders who had changed their attitude and acknowledged Shen Qiang were instantly enraged, filling the screen with their comments.

"Bastard, I've never seen someone so brazenly shameless!"

"Despicable, shameless!"

"Infinite Heavenly Venerable, may the ancestor strike this scum with lightning!"